It's past closing time and today's Blog entry is only now being written.Which means that today's subject of time management and personal efficiency is very appropriate. Despite being an advocate of such lofty goals, unfortunately I have to reveal that there is no magic pill that will suddenly clear your desk (and email inbox), organise your calendar and prioritise your tasks (and no magic wand either). This is something that simply requires you to put decide to do it, set some time aside and get stuck in. Then once you are clear, set up a system AND STICK TO IT!.
While we have no magic pills or wands in the library, we do have a wide range of books on our shelves with lots of helpful suggestions. Not all of them will work for you, but the ones that do will make a difference. Try a subject search for time management to find titles such as New Leaf New Life or Eat that Frog! (21 ways to stop procrastinating). In keeping with the New Zealand Book Month theme, have a look at the titles from Kiwi author Robyn Pearce. Robyn also has a website which is worth a visit http://www.gettingagrip.com/#
Most books on this subject are on our non-fiction shelves under Call Number 650.1. I'm off to take some of my own advice and see if I can make a dent in the pile of paper on my desk. Until tomorrow...
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